Accra Technical University renews education partnership with Côte d’Ivoire Ministry

By:  Robert Kwaku Annor

Accra Technical University (ATU) has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding with Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of National Education, Literacy and Technical Education to strengthen collaboration in technical and vocational education and training.

The agreement was signed in Abidjan by the Vice-Chancellor of Accra Technical University, Professor Amevi Acakpovi, and Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of National Education, Literacy and Technical Education, N’Guessan Koffi.

The renewed partnership aims to deepen cooperation in areas including learner and staff exchanges, joint research and innovation, entrepreneurship development, digital transformation, and industry-focused skills training.

Officials said the agreement reflects a shared commitment between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen human capital development and promote regional collaboration through education and technical skills advancement.

The signing ceremony was attended by Ghana’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, Alhassan Abu, whose participation highlighted the diplomatic and strategic importance of educational cooperation between the two countries.

Professor Acakpovi reaffirmed ATU’s commitment to competency-based education, innovation and strategic African partnerships aimed at preparing young people for emerging economic opportunities and supporting regional development objectives.

The partnership is expected to support greater collaboration between institutions in both countries while advancing technical education and workforce readiness across West Africa.